VPD Group Members Create Smart Sponge!

Vikas Nandwana, Stephanie Ribet, Roberto dos Reis, Yuyao Kuang, and Vinayak P. Dravid co-authored a paper about highly porous smart sponge that can separate oil from water. The goal of the research, according to the abstract, is to create an economical and ecofriendly oil spill remediation solution. 

Their research has been highlighted by Northwestern Now. You can read the full article here. 

At a time when we are all focused on making the planet healthier, this is welcome news!

For more information you can see the published article here.  

For a video posted by NSF click here.